Olympic fencer Nada Hafez, who’s currently seven months pregnant, decided to do something truly extraordinary: compete on the world stage in the Paris Olympics.

And what did she get for it? Applause? Nope.

Instead, a brigade of internet critics slapping her with labels like “irresponsible” and “bad mom” faster than you can say “keyboard warriors.”

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of these couch-dwelling critics. Nada, a trained athlete with a medical team on standby and a body conditioned through years of rigorous training, dared to trust her own expertise and that of her doctors.

But wait—someone on Facebook with a Google degree knows better, right?

Nada’s achievement is nothing short of phenomenal. She competed while carrying a tiny human, proving once again that women are capable of incredible feats even under the most challenging circumstances.

But leave it to the sanctimonious “concerned” citizens to swoop in with their unsolicited opinions.

Instead of celebrating her courage and tenacity, they’d rather tear her down. Why? Because clearly, they’re experts in Olympic fencing and obstetrics.

It’s almost comical how they rush to judgment without a shred of understanding about the reality of high-performance sports, pregnancy, or, you know, basic human decency.

But here’s a reality check for the naysayers: Nada Hafez doesn’t need your approval, and she’s certainly not asking for it. She’s too busy being a literal Olympian while growing a new life. So, maybe it’s time to put down the pitchforks and pick up some respect instead.

And for those still clutching their pearls, here’s a list of other women who competed while pregnant, because Nada Hafez is in some impressive company:

Alysia Montaño

Known as the “Pregnant Runner,” Montaño ran the 800 meters at the 2014 U.S. Track and Field Championships while eight months pregnant.

Anky van Grunsven

Anky Van Grunsven of the Netherlands competed while five months pregnant at the 2004 Olympics.

Kristie Moore

Kristie Moore is a Canadian curler from Sexsmith, Alberta. She was the alternate player on the Canadian women’s team at the 2010 Winter Olympics. She was five months pregnant at the time

So, to all the armchair critics out there: how about you leave the heavy lifting—and the sword-fighting—to the professionals?